EP 30: Recovery Begins With Connection - with Leah Fulton-Eng

In this episode of Rewired Sober, I sit down with Leah Fulton Eng, a nurse, and the heart behind the Sober Mom Collective. Leah shares the truth about what it really looks like to get sober while parenting—and why community may be the most important part of recovery.Together, we unpack how the illusion of “mommy wine culture” keeps so many women stuck, and how the simple act of showing up—being seen—can be the first step toward lasting change.In this episode we talk about:Leah’s story of addiction, denial, and finally surrendering to recoveryWhy she didn’t think traditional 12-step recovery was for herThe surprising power of a phone call from another sober momWhat it's like to recover in the middle of motherhoodThe deep shame around secrecy, lying, and trying to do it all aloneHow visibility in community changed everything for herWhy it took 4 months to tell her husband the truth—and how he respondedThe inspiration behind creating the Sober Mom CollectiveLeah is the founder and CEO of the Sober Mom Collective, a certified holistic coach specializing in recovery, a postpartum doula, and a registered nurse. She is in recovery from alcohol use, cannabis use, depression, and anxiety, and is passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for moms navigating both sobriety and parenting.Links + Resources:Learn more about The Sober Mom CollectiveConnect with Leah on Instagram: @sobermomcollectiveConnect with Kate: https://www.instagram.com/rewiredsober/Mentioned in this episode:Rewired Sober Group Coaching Programhttps://kate-vitela.mykajabi.com/rewired-sober-coaching-program